30th July 2026 Biosecurity / ShellfishA Southland seafood company has been fined $39,000 for biosecurity breaches involving illegally moving thousands of oysters and mussels and putting the iconic Bluff oyster fishery at risk.
27th July 2026 AI / BiosecurityThe Government is developing and testing a new AI tool to modernise the import health standard process while maintaining New Zealand’s world-class biosecurity protections, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says.
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15th July 2026 Biosecurity / PoultryThe government has warned the domestic poultry sector that the arrival of bird flu is now ‘inevitable,’ confirming that culling will be required across any commercial operation that tests positive.
22nd June 2026 Biosecurity / PoultryNew Zealand’s primary sector is on high alert following confirmation that the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of avian influenza has been detected in Western Australia.
11th June 2026 Aquaculture / BiosecuritySubscribe now to enjoy unlimited access to Food Ticker, New Zealand’s new food and beverage industry trade daily. Thank you for visiting Food Ticker. Click here for our subscription packages. We MORE »
4th June 2026 BiosecurityThe government, in partnership with the beef, dairy and deer industries, plans to eradicate tuberculosis (TB)-infected possums in certain parts of the country to protect herds, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says.
29th May 2026 Biosecurity / Budget 2026Frontline biosecurity border operations have secured millions in fresh funding, providing a buffer against widespread spending cuts hitting New Zealand’s agriculture and food safety sectors.
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10th March 2026 Biosecurity / hornetsBiosecurity New Zealand is deploying a new tool in the fight against the yellow-legged hornet in Auckland.
5th March 2026 Biosecurity / HorticultureTesting has shown that all four of the Oriental fruit flies discovered in Papatoetoe share genetic links.
3rd March 2026 Auckland / BiosecurityBiosecurity New Zealand has stepped up its activity after finding three more male Oriental fruit flies in Papatoetoe, including extending restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables.
